Slow start, but Cudgewa motor into grand final

By
BRENT GODDE

THE Cudgewa juggernaut is rolling ruthlessly towards September glory after a 38-point mauling of Corryong in its second semi-final at Cudgewa on Saturday.

The impressive 15.17 (107) to 11.3 (69) victory not only secured the Blues their third grand final appearance in the past four years, it also re-established their flag favouritism as they look to snap a 14-year premiership drought.

Corryong could be without livewire Troy Cooper for the preliminary final against Bullioh after he was reported by three umpires for striking Blues defender Dane Arthur with less than two minutes left.

Coach Andrew Reid (shoulder), key forward Russell Anderson (ankle) and utility James Paton (leg) could also be in doubt.

Cudgewa lost defender Jake Carkeek after a recurrence of a hamstring injury.

Blues coach Bill Deery was ecstatic to take the direct route into the decider and secure the home ground advantage.

“We were a bit sluggish early but we knuckled down to come away with the win,” he said.